my plans are as follows:
1.) ka24e pistons into a ka24de block (lower compression for the turbos).
2.) s14 (96) 240 ka24de head onto step #1.
3.) ka24e/ka24de hybrid turbo project (possible garrett t3).

feedback, any additional ideas?

thanks
china

 

im going to go against the grain and build/turbo my sohc ka. helps that i have three engines to start with too. i dont see spending 4700 on an sr swap a good idea when i can have 2.4L of fully built turbo goodness under my hood for that price. and if i have probs ? parts are dirt cheap! if i fail ? ive lost nothing . if i suceed . i gain everything i wanted .

 

pretty much the same thing i thought. i am just gonna go with a newer block and newer head to hopefully get some more mileage.

china

 

 

metal head gaskets are a lot easier to find for the dohc...and you'll need one of those.

i agree with matt about the pistons...its just smarter to get forged1 ones-engine will be much stronger.

for the head, i'd do a P&P, solid lifter conversion set to .010", and think about a light cam and stronger springs.

 

i just have 2 ka24e engines and one ka24de engine head. i just figured that due to the lower compression ratios of the ka24e pistons, it would be more fitting. i figured i would go with the ka24de head so that i can have the dohc cams.
can u send me a link for the forged pistons? the cheapest i found ran alot of money, and i was better off swaping the ka for the sr.

thanks
china

 

you swap in the SOHC pistons for a higher compression setup.

go toka24de.com and phatka-t.com

buck19

 

i thought that lower compression is better for turbo applications.

china

 

you do want to lower it but this combination you are talking about is supposed to be high compression. i guess you havent seen the difference between the single and twin cam pistons.

the single cam pistons are almost flat all the way across and the twin cam pistons are more of a bowl. so the twin cam pistons would offer a lower compression ratio.


buck19

 

Buck is right China, the SOHC pistons offer too much compression for a boosted engine. i would just keep a stock bottom end if you can't afford to go for the forged pistons in the DOHC.